About US

MISSION STATEMENT

Women on the Frontline Ministries works within  East London covering the Boroughs of Newham and Redbridge. We aim to help vulnerable women who are survivors of domestic abuse and women caught up in the sex industry/exploitation. We are called to help women see how valuable they are to God, and to encourage them to live fulfilling lives, providing compassionate care and support and working together to offer alternatives.

The Team and Trustee board

The Founder of WOFM works closely with a Board of Trustees (who govern the work of the charity), along with our team of staff and volunteers.

• Sophia Burley
  Founder/Director

Sophia followed a calling of God. She has a considerable background in social housing management. Sophia now leads the day-to-day management of the charity, reaching out to vulnerable women and being a voice for the voiceless. She has a passion and love for the broken hearted, with a desire to see them set free from living in hopeless situations. She enjoys reading, journaling, travelling and is an Author having written her first book called ‘Divine Destiny’ in which she shares her heart and journey of faith in God. She has also appeared on TV and local radio stations sharing the work of the charity.

• Susanne Daswani
  Women’s Support Worker

Susanne has background experience in social work settings, supported housing services, advice & resettlement and community outreach. She has worked with families/single mothers/vulnerable adults & young people/refugees & migrants, including managing supported accommodation. With over 25 years of community service,  Susanne is keen to put her faith into practice to help others. She likes music, reading, meeting people from different countries and website editing.

• Kayla Akinjiola
  Social Media Lead

Kayla began volunteering with WOFM in early 2022 while studying Advertising, Branding and Public Relations. She officially joined the team in 2024 after graduating from her studies. Passionate about helping and caring for others with the love of Christ, Kayla uses her creative skills to raise awareness of WOFM’s mission and encourage those in need to access the support available. Through content creation and community outreach, she feels deeply connected to WOFM’s heart and vision as a Christian organisation committed to uplifting women. Kayla is also a faith-based children’s book author, and holds events for young Christian women looking for fun, safe spaces centred in Christ

Board of Trustees

• Charlene Anderson
  Chairperson

Charlene has been volunteering with WOFM since 2014. She is passionate about empowering vulnerable and marginalised women and wants to see them flourish. She works for an international NGO and for nearly a decade she ran a female empowerment programme for women and girls in her spare time. Charlene is grateful to be Chair of WOFM and work alongside amazing, compassionate women who are dedicated to seeing women know their worth and reach their potential.

• Karen Burnett
  Treasurer

Karen has worked in the charity sector for over twenty years as a finance manager and director, in small and medium organisations. With her experience and expertise, it is her aim to assist in securing the financial stability of the project. Karen believes that vulnerable women should at the very least, have access to information and support if they choose to leave their current life situations and the industry. Where there is life, there is HOPE. 

• Tanya Hughes OBE
  Trustee

Tanya was awarded an OBE in 2019 for her charitable work and contribution to race inclusion within the Criminal Justice System. Tanya has significant experience as a leader within the Civil Service, her current role being Deputy Director for HR Operations and Policy within HM Treasury.

• Aicha Ouattara
• Trustee

CEO of the Inner Outer Fix, Aicha is ambitious about personal and professional development for young professionals and women. Having embarked on her own personal journey, she now builds others up  through coaching and mentoring,  inspiring them to transform their lives from the inside out through the ‘power of self’. She maintains a belief that we all have the answer within us to live and lead a life we deserve and desire. Aicha comes to the WOFM with a decade long experience in HR: spearheading talent acquisition, recruitment and resourcing needs for not-for-profit, public and private sector organisations. Aisha enjoys deep chats, dancing and developing her relationship with God.

• Reverend Tim West
  Trustee

Tim has been volunteering with us since moving to the East End in 2022, and seeing first-hand the level of need out on the streets around his home. He is the current full-time Minister leading Woodgrange Baptist Church in Forest Gate, and has had previous experiences as a primary school Headteacher and as an Engineer. For Tim it’s all about following God’s call wherever that leads, as well as enjoying and sharing the hope that every Christian has.

• Jasbir Nizar
  Trustee

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